________________________________________ RA V TROPICAL CYCLONE COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND THE SOUTH-EAST INDIAN OCEAN
FIFTTEENTH SESSION
PORT VILA, VANUATU, 26 TO 30 MAY 2014
RA V/TCC-15/Doc.7 (24.V.2014)
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ITEM 7
ENGLISH ONLY
REVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL PLAN AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME Overall Programme (Submitted by the Secretariat)
Summary and Purpose of Document This document presents, in the Appendix, the RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee's Technical Plan for the development of services for the period 2012 to 2015 which focuses on activities which could be actively pursued cost effectively in the near term.
ACTION PROPOSED
The Tropical Cyclone Committee is invited to:
(a) Review in detail the RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee's Technical Plan as given in the Appendix;
Provide up-to-date information on the status of the work under all elements undertaken under the Plan;
Propose other new projects for future implementation;
Decide on further action to be taken to promote the attainment of its goals; and,
Adopt the updated Plan.
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Appendix: RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee's Technical Plan and its Implementation Programme (2012-2015).
RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee’s Technical Plan and its Implementation Programme (2012 – 2015)
1. PROVISION OF TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
Deliverables
Activities
Responsible
When (Years)
Satellite product interpretation training provided to all members requiring these skills
Identify members requiring assistance with satellite interpretation;
Undertake the required training (using optimum mix of face-to-face, online); seek sponsorship where necessary
Members with forecasters requiring these skills;
Trainer; sponsor/s
2013, 2014, 2015
Tropical cyclone forecasters needing mentoring received the training
Members to nominate forecasters needing mentoring training;
Undertake mentoring training; seek sponsorship where necessary
Members with forecasters needing mentoring; Trainer; sponsor/s
2013, 2015.
Attachment training provided at a RSMC Nadi or Honolulu or one of Australia’s TCWCs for forecasters who will benefit
All Members are equipped with backup capability, noting there may be a hierarchy of priorities and capabilities
Define the minimum requirements for backup capability for each situation; seek resources to support backup implementation; equip Member countries with suitable backup communications
RA-V WG-Infrastructure, all Members
12, 13, 14, 15
All Members equipped for “last mile” communication, particularly for early warning purposes
Document “last mile” capabilities of all members; Identify Members in need; identify suitable solutions such as the various RANET technologies; implement appropriate solutions with assistance as necessary
RA-V WG-Infrastructure, all Members and partners including SOPAC, MetService and donor programs
12, 13, 14, 15
Integrated and automated product preparation and dissemination capability in place
Storm surge information published to assist the issuing of Advisories under the Watch Scheme
Carry out a storm surge vulnerability assessment of Member countries. Ascertain the most helpful form of guidance when issuing storm surge advisories, and implement.
WMO, SOPAC
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
5. PROMOTE APPLIED RESEARCH
Deliverables
Activities
Responsible
When (Years)
Existing and new techniques for improved tropical cyclone track and intensity forecasting implemented in the operational forecasting environment
Members to assess and evaluate existing and new techniques (especially related to midget tropical cyclones); and to provide input on projects aimed at reducing forecast track and intensity errors.
